new twist. I'm calling around trying to get info on places and get appointments, no luck yet
can I help by making some calls? If you e me the info, I can at least help you rule out places that aren't taking new patients, etc.
You're right. He's evil. But you should see him naked. I mean really!
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Vortex - Aug 20, 2009 9:13:43 am PDT #4722 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
JZ - Aug 20, 2009 9:16:40 am PDT #4723 of 30001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
I vote both, especially if there's someone at the hospital who can do it for you. That's a ridiculous catch-22 the insurance co. has you in, and someone ought to be able to advocate for you and find a way out of it.
Also, if you're missing work because of all this, have one of the doctors or nurses write a note to make sure you don't get penalized - they don't need to include any details about what's going on with Mac, just that it was a family emergency involving your child, requiring your presence at the hospital, and if your employers have any questions call the MD/nurse to discuss further.
Typo Boy - Aug 20, 2009 9:17:37 am PDT #4724 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Can you check him out against medical advice?
brenda m - Aug 20, 2009 9:20:04 am PDT #4725 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Can you check him out against medical advice?
My understanding is that insurance companies will often deny entire claims when you do that, or follow-up claims, or something. Not that they're being helpful now, but...
Jesus, msbelle. All I can offer is my thoughts and support. I'm just sick for you guys.
msbelle - Aug 20, 2009 9:24:13 am PDT #4726 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
We have an appt. now. So if nothing else, he can be released.
Hospital people are working with my insurance, just not getting anywhere - apparently there is an expedited appeal happening, whatever that means. Adovocate lady via my HR department called me. His therapist is also calling the insurance.
JZ, my boss is supercool about all this. If he had his way, no one would even know I was out and he would sign my timesheet for full days. They will not give me any flak if I have to take family leave, but we are not there yet.
ok, I am off to the hospital to wait it out - he may get released, he may stay another night. who knows.
Jesse - Aug 20, 2009 9:24:46 am PDT #4727 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
What brenda said.
Liese S. - Aug 20, 2009 9:25:30 am PDT #4728 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Okay, hang in there. We're all pulling for you.
Jesse - Aug 20, 2009 9:25:40 am PDT #4729 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
OK, so it sounds like everyone is on your side except the insurance company? That's still shitty shitty shitty, but at least other people are working on your behalf.
Sue - Aug 20, 2009 9:27:28 am PDT #4730 of 30001
hip deep in pie
I am so glad you have an understanding boss, msbelle. Sending your insurance a mental kick in the ass.
Theodosia - Aug 20, 2009 9:38:33 am PDT #4731 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Fingers and toes crossed hard here, msbelle. I was telling my therapist about you and mac this morning, so you know my thoughts are with you guys.